Question

2. Compare the performance of East Coast Yachts to the industry as a whole. For each ratio, comment on why it might be viewed as positive or negative relative to the industry. Suppose you create an inventory ratio calculated as inventory divided by current liabilities. How would you interpret this ratio

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i) The current ratio is higher than lower quartile and this signifies good liquidity position

The Quick ratio is higher than the lower quartile and also higher than the median but it is lower than the upper quartile and this signifies that the value of inventory is been deducted from the current assets. to show solvency position.

ii) Inventory Turnover Ratio is higher when compared to the industry ratios

Explanation:

i) Based on each ratio

The current ratio is higher than lower quartile and this signifies good liquidity position for east coast yachts but the value of the lower quartile been lower than the median and upper quartile represents a position of lower solvency

The Quick ratio is higher than the lower quartile and also higher than the median but it is lower than the upper quartile and this signifies that the value of inventory is been deducted from the current assets to show solvency position of the company.

ii) The ratio can be interpreted as  

Inventory Turnover Ratio is higher when compared to the industry ratios i.e. Inventory is been turned into cash by maximum times/as many times as possible per year.